Dental Assisting programs in Massachusetts
15 dental assisting programs at 11 Massachusetts schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (9 programs), the state median is $72,683 one year after completion, 103% above the national median of $35,858. Median borrower debt is $19,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis College | Weston, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $75,332 | $19,500 | $222 |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $74,547 | $16,500 | $188 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $73,959 | $21,125 | $240 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 25 | $73,183 | $18,100 | $206 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $72,683 | $12,750 | $145 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $71,319 | $29,645 | $337 |
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 22 | $69,398 | $21,750 | $247 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 11 | $42,063 | – | – |
| Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 6 | $39,069 | – | – |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Charles H McCann Technical School | North Adams, MA | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a dental assisting school in Massachusetts
Dental assisting rules are set by each state's dental board; some states allow on-the-job training while others require a program, a registration or an exam.
- Does this program satisfy my state's dental board rules?
- Does it prepare me for the national DANB exam?
- How many clinical hours are included?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying dental assisting program in Massachusetts?
By reported one-year earnings, Regis College leads at $75,332 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many dental assisting programs are in Massachusetts?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Massachusetts.